Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket & Bolts

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If equipped with a 6.0L engine, remove the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement .
If equipped with a 6.0L engine, remove the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (With Cab Chassis) .
If equipped with a 6.6L engine, remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (With LU3) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (With V8 Engine) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (With LMM) .
If equipped with a 4L80-E automatic transmission, regular production option (RPO) MT1, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts and bracket.

Fig 2: View Of RPO MW7 Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket, Bolts & Studs

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If equipped with a Allison® automatic transmission, RPO MW7, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolt/stud and bracket.

Fig 3: View Of 6L90-E Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket & Bolts

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If equipped with a 6L90-E automatic transmission, RPO MYD, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts and bracket.